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WAUNAKEE VALLEY SENIOR LIVING

801 KLEIN DR, WAUNAKEE, WI 53597
Score: 44 / 100

CMS data shows Waunakee Valley Senior Living earning a D grade with a score of 44/100, placing it below most facilities in Wisconsin. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Waunakee Valley Senior Living, with 3.19 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 37 deficiencies at Waunakee Valley Senior Living, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: pasarr screening for mental disorders or intellectual disabilities.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.19 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.50 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.67 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.02 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.77 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.16 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

37
Total Deficiencies
Jan 22, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 34 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0645 Severity D
    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    Jan 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Jan 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Jan 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0740 Severity D
    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
    Jan 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Jan 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 1.6% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 20.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 9.4% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 26.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $41,501

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 44 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -4 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
94
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 22, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5